Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Daly and Carpentaria districts.

Issued at 6:42 pm Tuesday, 17 December 2024.

Thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts occurring over the western Top End.

Weather Situation: Thunderstorms are occurring triggered by a surface trough over the western Top End.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Dorisvale.

100 km/h wind gust recorded at Bradshaw at 6:28 pm.

The Northern Territory Emergency Service advises that people should:
* secure loose outside objects
* ensure pets and animals are safe
* avoid remaining in the open when storms threaten
* pull over if it is raining heavily and you cannot see, park with your hazard lights on until the rain clears
* avoid driving into water of unknown depth and current
* for emergency help in floods, storms and cyclones, contact the NTES on 132 500. For more safety tips visit www.securent.nt.gov.au